Wendy's Lemonade

The base drink is the All-Natural Lemonade, and the fruit versions blend strawberry or watermelon into it. One watermelon drink uses Sprite instead, so it is fizzy. Some flavors are seasonal, so check the app. Compare the four options in the cards below.

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Lemonade flavors to try

All-Natural Lemonade

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Strawberry Lemonade

$3.86+

Watermelon Lemonade

$3.86+

Sprite® Watermelon

$3.86+

Wendys lemonade is a cold, sweet-tart drink sold in an all-natural base version and in fruit flavors such as strawberry and watermelon. The line is sold under the Dave's Craft Lemonade name, and some flavors rotate by season. This page shows what each one is, what goes in it, how sizes compare and how to order. For the rest of the lineup, see the full Wendy's menu.

Lemonades at Wendy's: the lineup in one place

These drinks are built on one base: the All-Natural Lemonade. Fruit versions blend a puree or juice into that base, and one watermelon drink swaps the lemonade for Sprite. Four of them appear in the delivery-app data for this site.

All-Natural Lemonade

$3.86+

Strawberry Lemonade

$3.86+

Watermelon Lemonade

$3.86+

Sprite® Watermelon

$3.86+

The prices on the cards are delivery-app "from" prices. In-store prices change with size and location. Some flavors are seasonal, so a drink you saw last summer may not be there now.

Wendys all natural lemonade as the base

The plain version is described as real lemonade with no artificial ingredients or preservatives. That wording is the official menu description, and it covers the plain version that every fruit flavor builds on.

A published ingredient list for the base reads: water, lemon juice, lemon pulp, lemon juice concentrate, sugar and natural flavors. The claim is about what is left out (artificial ingredients and preservatives), not about being low in sugar. Sugar is a main ingredient, and the drink is sweet.

Pick it when you want the sharpest lemon taste, or when you want a plain drink to compare other flavors against.

Wendy's strawberry lemonade made with real strawberries

This flavor combines real strawberries with the All-Natural Lemonade. The menu text adds that it is made with premium squeezed lemons.

The strawberry puree makes it a little thicker and rounder than the plain version, with a berry sweetness that softens the lemon edge. It is the flavor most people reach for first when they want a fruit version.

If you like a drink that tastes like fruit first and lemon second, start here.

Watermelon lemonade Wendy's sells and the Sprite Watermelon twist

The Watermelon Lemonade is the All-Natural Lemonade blended with watermelon puree and served over ice. The menu line is "Sip on a slice."

Sprite Watermelon is a different drink. It mixes Sprite with watermelon puree, so it is fizzy and has no lemonade in it. That matters for taste and for what you want from the drink.

Watermelon lemonade Wendy's sells and the Sprite Watermelon twist

	Watermelon Lemonade	Sprite Watermelon
Base	All-Natural Lemonade	Sprite
Fruit	Watermelon puree	Watermelon puree
Texture	Still, smooth	Carbonated
Taste	Tart and fruity	Sweet, lemon-lime and fruity

Choose the lemonade version for a tart, still drink. Choose the Sprite version for bubbles and a lighter lemon-lime backdrop. Both appear to be seasonal-style flavors, so availability depends on the time of year and the restaurant.

Wendys mango lemonade and other rotating flavors

A lemonade article on the chain's lineup names two more fruit flavors alongside the base and strawberry: Pineapple Mango and Blueberry Pomegranate. The mango one is the tropical option, and the drink many people look for by name. The Blueberry Pomegranate version is described as having a purple color.

Neither flavor appears in the delivery-app data for this site, which is a good reminder that rotating flavors are not always on the menu. Wendy's regularly brings in limited-time lemonades and fruit blends, and other flavors have come and gone in past seasons.

If you want a rotating flavor, look at the Wendy's app or the menu board rather than assuming it is there.

Wendys lemonade flavors that rotate by season

These drinks fall into two groups: the ones you can usually count on and the ones that come and go. The base and Strawberry are the steady pair. Watermelon, Pineapple Mango and Blueberry Pomegranate behave more like seasonal picks.

Here is a quick way to tell what is available now:

Open the Wendy's app and choose your restaurant. The beverage list shows what that store has.
Check a delivery app for the same store.
Ask at the counter or drive-thru when a flavor is not listed.

Do not rely on a flavor list from a blog post, including this one. Menus change faster than articles.

Dave's Craft Lemonade Wendy's line explained

That name covers the chain's lemonade drinks. It is a brand label for the line, and it signals the fruit and lemon story the drinks are built around.

Wendy's says the lemonade uses lemons picked and juiced at peak season, plus real fruit purees and juices from seasonal fruit. Treat that as a company claim, and notice that "seasonal" is exactly why the flavor list changes.

You will not always see the full line name in every app, so a drink may show up simply as "Strawberry Lemonade" or "All-Natural Lemonade."

What is in Wendys lemonade

The base drink contains water, lemon juice, lemon pulp, lemon juice concentrate, sugar and natural flavors. Wendy's states that its lemonades have no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and no high fructose corn syrup.

Fruit flavors add a puree or juice to that base. The strawberry drink adds strawberries, and the watermelon drink adds watermelon puree. The color in each comes from the fruit, which is why the drinks look natural instead of neon.

A few plain-language notes:

Lemon juice and pulp give the tart edge and a slightly cloudy look.
Sugar is the main sweetener, so the drink is not diet or zero sugar.
"Natural flavors" is a legal term for flavorings from natural sources. The exact recipe is not public.

For allergies, the plain lemonade has no major allergen ingredient listed. Cross-contact in a busy kitchen is still possible, and recipes can change. If you have a serious allergy, ask Wendy's for the current allergen statement.

Sizes, calories and sugar

Lemonade is usually offered in small, medium and large. Calories and sugar rise quickly with each step, and they come from the sugar in the drink, not from fat or protein.

The figures below come from third-party nutrition trackers, and they differ by source and by year. Use them as a rough guide and check the Wendy's nutrition tool for the number that applies where you are.

Sizes, calories and sugar

Drink	Small	Medium	Large
All-Natural Lemonade calories	190	330	380
All-Natural Lemonade sugar	46 g	68 g	81 g
Strawberry Lemonade calories	230	varies by source	varies by source

Other lemonades at Wendy's follow the same pattern: fruit versions land above the base because the puree adds sugar. The sizing is the same, but the exact calorie count for each flavor changes between sources, so a single number should not be treated as final.

Price varies by size and by store. The card prices above are delivery-app "from" prices, not in-store prices. For more nutrition across the menu, use the calorie and nutrition guide.

Which Wendy's lemonade to order

Match the drink to your taste. The base is the tartest, strawberry is the most dessert-like, and the watermelon pair splits between still and fizzy.

Which Wendy's lemonade to order

Drink	Taste	Best with
All-Natural Lemonade	Tart and bright	Fries and fried chicken
Strawberry Lemonade	Sweet berry, softer tart	Nuggets and a salad
Watermelon Lemonade	Light, fruity, tart	A spicy sandwich
Sprite Watermelon	Fizzy, sweet	A burger and fries

Acidic, sweet drinks cut through fried and spicy food. The spicy chicken sandwich pairs well with something cold and tart. Nuggets and sauces go with the sweeter strawberry, and Wendy's fries suit any of them. These are suggestions based on how the flavors work together, not official pairings.

Lemonade or Frosty, Sprite and iced tea

A lemonade is a thin, cold, tart drink. A Frosty is a thick dessert you eat with a spoon, so the two do different jobs. See the Frosty desserts and sizes when you want something creamy.

Sprite is fizzy and clear, with a lemon-lime taste and less fruit character than any lemonade. Iced tea is the unsweet or lightly sweet choice when you want less sugar than a lemonade carries. Wendy's beverage list may change, so check what your store has.

If you are browsing for more cold drinks, see all Wendy's drinks and beverages.

Ordering tips: ice, mixing flavors and the app

Light ice gives you more drink per cup, and extra ice keeps it colder for longer. Ask for it when you order Wendys lemonade at the counter, or add a note in the app if the option appears.

Mixing flavors is not a published menu feature. Some stores may do half and half if you ask, and others may decline, so treat it as a request rather than a right. If it works, strawberry plus the base is the safest combination, because it is just a lighter version of the strawberry drink.

Mobile ordering lets you see which flavors your store has before you commit. Size up only if you will finish it, since the sugar per cup climbs with each size. If you are ordering for a group by delivery, melting ice dilutes a lemonade quickly, so ask for light ice or drink it soon after it arrives. A sealed lid and a short trip keep the flavor closer to what you would get at the counter.

Wendy's lemonade FAQs

What lemonade flavors does Wendy's have?

The delivery-app data for this site lists All-Natural, Strawberry and Watermelon lemonades, plus Sprite Watermelon. A lineup article also names Pineapple Mango and Blueberry Pomegranate. Flavors rotate, so check the Wendy's app for what your restaurant is selling right now.

Is Wendy's lemonade real lemonade or made from a mix?

Wendy's calls the base real lemonade, and a published ingredient list shows water, lemon juice, lemon pulp, lemon juice concentrate, sugar and natural flavors. That list includes concentrate, so it is not squeezed to order. Wendy's says the lemons are picked and juiced at peak season.

Does Wendy's lemonade have artificial colors or high fructose corn syrup?

Wendy's states that its lemonades have no artificial colors, no artificial flavors and no high fructose corn syrup. Color comes from fruit. Recipes can change, so check the current ingredient statement if it matters to your diet or an allergy.

How many calories are in a Strawberry Lemonade?

Third-party trackers list about 230 calories for a small strawberry lemonade. Medium and large figures differ by source, and they go up with size. Check Wendy's own nutrition tool for the number that fits your size and restaurant.

What is the difference between Watermelon Lemonade and Sprite Watermelon?

Watermelon Lemonade blends the All-Natural Lemonade with watermelon puree, so it is still, tart and fruity. Sprite Watermelon mixes Sprite with watermelon puree, so it is fizzy and lemon-lime sweet. Pick by whether you want a lemonade or a soda.

Which Wendy's lemonade flavors are seasonal?

Watermelon, Pineapple Mango and Blueberry Pomegranate behave like seasonal flavors, and other fruit blends have appeared for a season. The base and Strawberry are the most consistent. Wendy's does not publish a fixed calendar, so check the app.

What is Dave's Craft Lemonade?

Dave's Craft Lemonade Wendy's puts on its lemonade line is the brand name for the drinks, from the plain base to the fruit blends. Wendy's says it uses lemons juiced at peak season and real fruit purees. A given drink may show a simpler name in the app.

Can you mix lemonade flavors at Wendy's?

Mixing is not a listed menu option. Some restaurants may blend two flavors if you ask, and others may not. If you want to try it, ask politely at the counter, and keep expectations loose, since policy varies by store.

What sizes does Wendy's lemonade come in?

Most listings show small, medium and large. Prices, ounces and calories change by size and by restaurant. The delivery-app price on the cards is a "from" price, so the size you want may cost more.

Is Wendy's lemonade a good pairing for the spicy chicken sandwich?

Yes, it is a sensible match. The tart, cold drink cuts the heat and richness of fried chicken, and watermelon or strawberry softens the spice. It is a matter of taste rather than an official pairing, so order the one you like best.